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    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller, of Dunedin, examines her artwork at the Community Gallery on Princes St...

    It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork

    Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.

    Part of popular walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation intends partially closing the Tunnel Beach track in the coming...

    Part of popular walk may close for work

    The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.

    Knowledge of women’s cancers limited

    University of Otago pathology and molecular medicine researcher Prof Gabi Dachs. PHOTO: ODT...

    Knowledge of women’s cancers limited

    Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.

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    Women urged to ignore online advice

    New research from the University of Otago is urging women to ignore exercise advice online, and...

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    Women urged to ignore online advice

    Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.

    It’s not coming home: England fans bereft

    Argentina fans (from left) jack Day, Matthew, Cowles, Thomas Allen, Louis Gray and James Robinson...

    It’s not coming home: England fans bereft

    Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.

    Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career

    The scales of justice.

    Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career

    A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.

    Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students

    Some teachers say they are considering quitting because of harassment from students. Photo: Getty

    Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students

    Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.

    Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows

    Workplace testing for drugs is revealing "huge differences" between regions, the Drug Detection...

    Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows

    Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.

    Man charged with murder over father's fiery death

    Man charged with murder over father's fiery death

    A man has been charged with murder after his father was found dead outside a burning house in a suburban Sydney driveway.

    Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

    Residents living near the Bordesley St property in Phillipstown have been complaining about the...

    Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

    Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.

    Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign

    One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts attends a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra in...

    Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign

    A One Nation senator's historical support for conspiracy theories has prompted calls for him to resign from the resurgent party.

    Consistency 'key' in relations with China

    Global Insight: Consistency 'key' in relations with China

    Hypocrisy on the world stage will not help New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.

    21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

    Photo: RNZ

    21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

    A Christchurch man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Sumner earlier this year.

    'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in

    Earth Sea Sky co-owner Jane Ellis is devastated after her family's heirloom anorak was stolen on...

    'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in

    A Christchurch business is missing $50,000 of clothing and an "irreplaceable" piece of family history after an early-morning burglary at their Addington clothing shop.

    US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up

    Smoke rises in the port of Chabahar in Iran on Wednesday. Photo:  Social Media/via Reuters

    US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up

    The US has struck Iran's coastal defences and missile sites after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports.

    Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

    A Foodstuffs spokesperson said pork trim is currently cheaper than beef. Photo: Ke-Xin Li/RNZ

    Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

    The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.  

    Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse

    The Morandi Bridge collapsed in August 2018. Photo: Reuters

    Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse

    The bridge collapse during a summer storm in 2018 killed 43 people and exposed ageing infrastructure risks.

    Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

    The incident was captured on camera. Photo: Supplied

    Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

    Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.

    Better pass rates if working while studying: report

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    Better pass rates if working while studying: report

    An Education Ministry report shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying - and most had better pass rates than those who didn't work at all.

    Poll shows most don't want super age changed

    Opposition to increasing the pension age from 65 to 67 was consistent across most party...

    Poll shows most don't want super age changed

    National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.
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